Jeg elsker deg også
The Norwegian phrase for "I love you too" is Jeg elsker deg også.
This phrase is a response used to tell someone that you feel the same romantic love for them.
Which one should you use?
While Jeg elsker deg også is the standard full expression, you can use the shortened version Elsker deg også by dropping the subject pronoun Jeg. Additionally, Jeg er veldig glad i deg også is used to express that you are very fond of someone too.
Did you know?
- The phrase Jeg er veldig glad i deg is the standard way to tell a friend or family member you love them. If you say Jeg elsker deg to a close friend, it may be misinterpreted as a romantic confession.
- The word også is a compound of og meaning 'and' and så meaning 'so', essentially translating to 'and so' in its oldest form.
- In many Norwegian dialects, the word jeg is pronounced more like 'ja' or 'jæ'. Even though it is written with a 'g', you will rarely hear that hard sound in spoken conversation.
Examples in context
- Jeg elsker deg også.I love you too.
- Tusen takk, jeg elsker deg også.Thank you so much, I love you too.
Example conversation
Magnus and Nora are saying goodbye for the evening.
- MagnusJeg elsker deg, Nora.I love you, Nora.
- NoraJeg elsker deg også, Magnus.I love you too, Magnus.
- MagnusHa det bra så lenge.Goodbye for now.
- NoraVi sees snart igjen.We will see each other soon again.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deg, elsker, jeg, også, CC BY-SA 4.0.
